A west-facing patio can be too hot to use just when the day is over. Here is how solar screens cool it down and keep the view.
West-facing patios bake in the late afternoon. The sun comes in low, under the roof line, straight into seating and windows. Umbrellas and awnings struggle with that angle. A vertical solar screen blocks the sun where it is actually coming from.
We choose a fabric openness that balances shade with view, install the screens on the west and southwest sides and add sensors if you want the screens to lower on their own. Many owners also notice the rooms behind the patio staying cooler, because the sun is stopped outside the glass.
A vertical shield for the west side.
Shade versus view.
Dark weaves look clear.
Shade outside the glass.
Lowers when the sun is strong.
Open view on demand.
Covered Patio ScreensRetractable screens between the columns of a covered patio, turning an open porch-style space into a calm, bug-free…Explore 
Pool Area ScreensScreens that guard a covered pool patio from leaves, insects and glare, with materials made for moisture and…Explore 
Outdoor Kitchen ScreensScreens around an outdoor kitchen that keep bugs out of the food, with clearances planned for heat, smoke…Explore 
Solar Sun Shade FabricWoven shade fabric that cuts glare and heat from low afternoon sun while keeping a clear, comfortable view…Explore 
Privacy and Blackout FabricDenser fabrics that hide the patio from neighbors, block hard sun and create a cozy, enclosed feeling when…Explore 
Screen Colors and FinishesThe color of the fabric, housing and tracks, chosen so the screens look like part of the house…Explore 
Smart Home and App ControlScreens you can raise or lower from a phone, a schedule or a voice command, fitted into the…Explore 
Wind and Sun SensorsSensors that raise your screens when the wind picks up and lower them when the sun gets strong…Explore Size your opening, see the sun or ballpark a budget.
Patio Screen Size and Opening PlannerEnter the width and height of an opening to see the screen size, the number of screens and the housing to plan for.Try it 
Patio Sun and Glare PlannerPick the direction your patio faces and the time of day to see how strong the sun is and which fabric helps.Try it 
Patio Screen Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Shade is noticeable. The amount depends on the fabric and your exposure.
Choose a more open weave for more light. We help you balance it.
Yes. A sun sensor can lower the screen when the sun is strong.
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